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Georgian opposition leader punches MP during debate

A scuffle erupted in Georgia's parliament as the leader of the opposition punched an MP.

Opposition leader Aleko Elisashvili punched MP Mamuka Mdinaradze during a debate over a controversial law.

Critics say the "foreign influence" bill is inspired by authoritarian laws neighbouring Russia uses to crush dissent.

Thousands of protesters demonstrated in the Georgian capital Tbilisi on Monday demanding the withdrawal of the bill.

Read more: Protesters demand Georgia withdraw 'Russian law'

15 April 2024

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Watch: Georgia election chief doused with paint

Split screen of a woman smiling and Harris and Trump signs

How swing state voters in Georgia are feeling on election day

Georgia president Salome Zourabichivili looking into camera. The EU and Georgia flags can be seen in the background

Georgia president calls on Georgians to protest 'falsified' election result

Georgia PM Irakli Kobakhidze dressed in a suit in front of a Georgia flag

Georgian PM rejects claims of election fraud

BBC's North America Correspondent Nada Tawfik and a voter

'Only choice I got' - Early voting starts in swing state Georgia

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Helene's devastating impact in 100 seconds

Huge smoke plumes in the sky

Huge plumes of smoke from US chemical plant fire

Colin Gray and his son, Colt, stand and sit respectively in front of a wooden house

Video shows police question school shooting suspect in 2023

On the left, we have students evacuating the school. On the right, we have an official talking to the press.

'I saw a kid with a gun' - How Georgia school shooting unfolded

Mother outside of school after shooting

'I heard him hollering' - Parents on Georgia school shooting

Home surrounded by floodwater

Florida streets become rivers as Storm Debby moves north

Cicada on a tree

Hear the sound as billions of cicadas emerge in US

Woman at protests in Georgia

Ros Atkins on... Georgia’s protests, Russia and the West

Protester arrested in Tbilisi

Riot police violently arrest protesters in Georgia

Man looks angry as he is grabbed by police officer

Police clash with protesters in Georgia over controversial bill

Police officers detain a demonstrator

Police arrest Gaza protesters at Emory University

Destroyed structure after a tornado hit Henry County, Kentucky

Roofs blown away and trees uprooted by US storms

John Floyd

Willis' father says she was sent so many death threats

Lawyer Roderick Edmond

Death of baby decapitated at delivery ruled a homicide

Amy Khvitia (L) and Ano Sartania (R) standing next to one another

Moment twins taken and sold at birth reunite with mum

Man holding a small child in flood water

Man seen rescuing trapped children in Valencia floods

The man and four children, including his daughter, were trapped inside at a English language school.

Three people help each other walk through water flooding down a street.

Watch: Málaga flood turns street into river

Video shows people in Calle Alcazabilla struggling to cross a road as flood water surges through it.

Government buildings in Dublin

Irish general election 2024 explained

A general election in the Republic of Ireland has officially been called for Friday 29 November.

Huge protest in Valencia

Protesters call on Valencia governor to resign after deadly floods

People are angry at the authorities' handling of floods which killed more than 200 people.

Simon Harris standing in front of microphones

Taoiseach Simon Harris calls Irish general election

A general election in the Republic of Ireland has officially been called for Friday 29 November.

Several cars piled up against a bridge in Spain

Watch: Cars washed away as new flash floods hit Spain

There were no immediate reports of casualties after heavy rain on Thursday.

Floor partially submerged in flood water inside airport terminal

Watch: Barcelona airport and highways hit by flooding

Video shows a flooded terminal inside El Prat airport and partially submerged cars on a highway.

Queen Letizia, with mud on her face, cries as she visits Paiporta in flood-hit Valencia

Queen Letizia in tears on visit to flood-hit Valencia

As anger flared in the stricken town of Paiporta, the Queen of Spain, with mud smeared on her face, was seen crying.

The BBC's Mark Lowen stands amidst scenes of chaos and flooding damage in Paiporta, the worst hit suburb of Valencia

BBC reporter in Valencia: 'The fury is extraordinary to see'

The BBC's Mark Lowen in Paiporta: "People are picking up mud, throwing it at the king"

King of Spain in a crowd with mud on him

Watch as crowd chant 'murderer' and throw objects at Spanish king

Spain's King Felipe VI is visiting the Valencia region, which has been hit by unprecedented floods.

Veronica Briz, a volunteer helping flood victims in Valencia, stands in front of an aid distribution queue

'This is my city, I have to help' - huge volunteer response in flood-hit Valencia

There has been a growing outpouring of solidarity in and around Valencia to help those affected by catastrophic flooding.

Collapse canopy in front of station with emergency vehicles

Aftermath of deadly Serbia railway station roof collapse

Several people have died, with dozens of rescue workers searching for survivors under the rubble.

Flood waters gushing down street in Spanish town

Video shows first wave of flood water gushing through town in Valencia

Cars were still driving along streets when the Valencian town of Paiporta was hit by devastating floods.

Nicky Schiller pointing at a water mark high on a wall, in the background the street is filled with mud

Valencia floods: 'There is mud everywhere here'

The BBC's Nicky Schiller says the La Torre area of the city has been completely devastated.

A head and shoulders crop of Bethany Bell as she reports live from flood devastated Paiporta, with a car and building behind her and what looks like silt from floodwaters on the ground

'We all know someone who has died'

The BBC has visited Paiporta, Valencia, where dozens of people have been confirmed dead.

Road partially collapsed and flooded area

Trail of destruction after Spanish floods

At least 158 people were killed following flash floods in southern Spain.

Nicky Schiller in Valencia at flooding scene

Valencia floods aftermath 'like a disaster movie'

The BBC's Nicky Schiller reports from the scene of Spanish flooding where cars are piled up.

Cars are piled in the street with other debris after flash floods hit parts of southern Spain

Watch: Helicopters and diggers used in rescues as flooding causes chaos in Spain

At least 95 people have died and more are missing after torrential rain caused devastating flash floods.

An image of Putin speaking during a Brics press conference

Watch: Putin challenged over Ukraine war by BBC's Steve Rosenberg

The Russian president gave a news conference after hosting a summit of world leaders in Kazan.

Nick Eardley

How did the Turkey attack unfold?

The Turkish government says at least five people were killed after an attack on aerospace company which manufactures drones and jets for the military.